South Paulding High School

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South Paulding High School ranks 200 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Paulding High School is a public high school located in Douglasville, Georgia, serving 1,911 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Paulding County School District.

The school has seen steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 83.1% in 2017-2018 to 90.9% in 2021-2022, which is higher than nearby Hiram High School (88.1%) and Paulding County High School (87.4%). However, South Paulding High School's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments is mixed, with the school performing better than the county and state in United States History but lagging behind in Algebra I and American Literature and Composition. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.61% in 2020-2021 to 36% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the rates at nearby East Paulding High School (37.74%) and Paulding County High School (47.83%).

Overall, South Paulding High School is a solid, middle-performing high school within the Paulding County School District, with some areas of strength, such as graduation rates, and areas for improvement, such as test scores in Algebra I. The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests that it serves a more economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to some of the academic challenges it faces.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1364 Winn Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134

(770) 949-9221

District: Paulding County

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,354

Feeder schools for South Paulding High School:

Elementary:	Connie Dugan Elementary School
	New Georgia Elementary School
	Union Elementary School
Middle:	Carl Scoggins Senior Middle school

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 1,905

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

African American:

27.5%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Paulding High School ranks better than 56.3% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked high schools in the Paulding County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Paulding High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), African American (27.5%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Paulding High School is 18.2. 3 high schools in the Paulding County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare South Paulding High School employs 104.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Paulding High School is $8,354. 2 high schools in the Paulding County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Paulding High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks South Paulding High School 200^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See South Paulding High School in the ranking list.)

Paulding County:

SchoolDigger ranks Paulding County 87^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Paulding High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2007	44.59	214^th	358	40.2%
2008	50.27	199^th	370	46.2%
2009	56.18	168^th	372	54.8%
2010	47.09	211^th	384	45.1%
2011	56.03	176^th	402	56.2%
2012	53.16	176^th	396	55.6%
2013	50.16	217^th	425	48.9%
2014	52.27	188^th	425	55.8%
2015	40.52	217^th	435	50.1%
2016	45.49	181^st	426	57.5%
2017	42.40	188^th	420	55.2%
2018	47.45	170^th	428	60.3%
2019	46.90	179^th	438	59.1%
2021	56.73	128^th	410	68.8%
2022	39.62	225^th	429	47.6%
2023	47.01	195^th	442	55.9%
2024	47.59	200^th	458	56.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Paulding High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	873	242	5	35	1	n/a	n/a	9	1165
2008	1238	344	8	45	0	n/a	n/a	15	1650
2009	1440	373	8	46	1	n/a	n/a	25	1893
2010	1511	384	8	90	7	2	94	0	2096
2011	1423	340	7	74	9	2	75	0	1930
2012	1313	337	4	83	9	1	66	0	1813
2013	1277	309	4	77	3	2	51	0	1723
2014	1239	319	5	98	5	3	54	0	1723
2015	1253	327	7	112	7	3	65	0	1774
2016	1295	338	9	108	5	4	62	0	1821
2017	1296	351	9	117	5	5	55	0	1838
2018	1316	370	6	102	1	3	66	0	1864
2019	1287	383	4	128	3	4	65	0	1874
2020	1263	377	3	126	5	4	64	0	1842
2021	1285	406	4	129	5	3	60	0	1892
2022	1259	434	6	155	4	3	61	0	1922
2023	1205	455	4	177	4	1	65	0	1911
2024	1115	524	7	174	5	2	78	0	1905

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Paulding High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1165	75.0	15.5	26.5
2008	1650	95.0	17.4	26.5
2009	1893	114.0	16.6	27.4
2010	2096	116.0	18.0	32.5
2011	1930	99.0	19.4	34
2012	1813	93.0	19.4	36.7
2013	1723	85.0	20.2	37.5
2014	1723	79.6	21.6	39.9
2015	1774	84.0	21.1	37.5
2016	1821	98.0	18.5	37.6
2017	1838	98.2	18.7	37.1
2018	1864	100.9	18.4	34.2
2019	1874	101.0	18.5	33.4
2020	1842	101.1	18.2	32.4
2021	1892	98.0	19.3	32.6
2022	1922	103.3	18.6	n/a
2023	1911	104.2	18.3	36
2024	1905	104.5	18.2	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Paulding High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1165	75.0	15.5	26.5
2008	1650	95.0	17.4	26.5
2009	1893	114.0	16.6	27.4
2010	2096	116.0	18.0	32.5
2011	1930	99.0	19.4	34
2012	1813	93.0	19.4	36.7
2013	1723	85.0	20.2	37.5
2014	1723	79.6	21.6	39.9
2015	1774	84.0	21.1	37.5
2016	1821	98.0	18.5	37.6
2017	1838	98.2	18.7	37.1
2018	1864	100.9	18.4	34.2
2019	1874	101.0	18.5	33.4
2020	1842	101.1	18.2	32.4
2021	1892	98.0	19.3	32.6
2022	1922	103.3	18.6	n/a
2023	1911	104.2	18.3	36
2024	1905	104.5	18.2	48.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Paulding High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$206 (2.7%)	$7,425 (97.3%)	$7,631
2018	$214 (2.6%)	$7,869 (97.3%)	$8,084
2019	$269 (3.2%)	$8,085 (96.8%)	$8,354

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Paulding High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 179^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 195^th of 442 High schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (South Paulding High School)	44.6	33.1	11.5%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Paulding County)	45.8	39.1	6.7%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (South Paulding High School)	24.8	11.3	13.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Paulding County)	44.1	28.1	16%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (South Paulding High School)	50.3	44.8	5.5%
End of Course Biology (Paulding County)	48.2	49.2	1%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (South Paulding High School)	61.3	49.6	11.7%
End of Course United States History (Paulding County)	59.2	47.8	11.4%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1874	1911	2%
African American	383	455	18.8%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	128	177	38.3%
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	1287	1205	6.4%
Two or More Races	65	65
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.4%	36%	2.7%

Schools Near South Paulding High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Paulding High School	Public	9-12	1364 Winn Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 949-9221	1,905	105	18.2	48.9%	1,115 (58.5%)	524 (27.5%)	174 (9.1%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	78 (4.1%)	47.6	200^th of 458 public high schools	56.3%		47	195^th of 442 public high schools	55.9%	5	37.0	16.7	42.7	51.7	$8,354	$269	$8,085
Douglas County High School	Public	9-12	8705 Campbellton St	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6500	1,907	112	16.9	72.7%	119 (6.2%)	1,329 (69.7%)	340 (17.8%)	34 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (4.4%)	38.8	247^th of 458 public high schools	46.1%		34.5	262^nd of 442 public high schools	40.7%	15	37.3	33.3	36.3	28.7	$8,660	$373	$8,287
Hiram High School	Public	9-12	702 Virgie Ballentine Dr	Hiram	30141	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-1182	1,503	88	17.0	67.7%	315 (21.0%)	799 (53.2%)	275 (18.3%)	11 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	98 (6.5%)	28.4	307^th of 458 public high schools	33.0%		37.1	249^th of 442 public high schools	43.7%	58	28.5	21.0	28.2	31.6	$8,923	$276	$8,647
Paulding County High School	Public	9-12	1297 Villa Rica Hwy	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-8008	2,116	117	18.1	61.1%	966 (45.7%)	747 (35.3%)	262 (12.4%)	20 (0.9%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	114 (5.4%)	48.3	198^th of 458 public high schools	56.8%		51.5	166^th of 442 public high schools	62.4%	32	37.7	34.4	37.6	50.5	$8,150	$197	$7,952
Alexander High School	Public	9-12	6500 Alexander Pkwy	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6000	1,844	101	18.2	56.0%	779 (42.2%)	598 (32.4%)	307 (16.6%)	26 (1.4%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (6.8%)	43.1	222^nd of 458 public high schools	51.5%		52.4	160^th of 442 public high schools	63.8%	62	44.7	15.4	37.9	39.4	$8,891	$284	$8,607
Villa Rica High School	Public	9-12	600 Rocky Branch Rd	Villa Rica	30180	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 459-5185	1,795	86	20.8	66.4%	839 (46.7%)	579 (32.3%)	236 (13.1%)	11 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (7.0%)	48.9	196^th of 458 public high schools	57.2%		44.4	211^th of 442 public high schools	52.3%	15	37.8	38.0	43.4	40.4	$7,679	$282	$7,397
Chapel Hill High School	Public	9-12	4899 Chapel Hill Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6200	1,665	86	19.4	56.7%	211 (12.7%)	1,065 (64.0%)	273 (16.4%)	27 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	85 (5.1%)	42.3	226^th of 458 public high schools	50.7%		41	226^th of 442 public high schools	48.9%		42.9	29.6	30.1	37.2	$8,708	$284	$8,425
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	2520 E County Line Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6700	1,564	87	18.0	80.6%	134 (8.6%)	745 (47.6%)	615 (39.3%)	9 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	10 (0.6%)	49 (3.1%)	23.9	329^th of 458 public high schools	28.2%		23.8	324^th of 442 public high schools	26.7%	5	23.8	34.4	23.1	20.6	$9,181	$353	$8,828
Temple High School	Public	9-12	589 Sage St	Temple	30179	Carroll County	Carroll County	No	No	No	No	(770) 562-3218	809	43	19.0	70.5%	500 (61.8%)	172 (21.3%)	72 (8.9%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.7%)	37.9	251^st of 458 public high schools	45.2%		53.3	151^st of 442 public high schools	65.8%	100	35.4	30.5	37.1	30.3	$9,609	$309	$9,300
McEachern High School	Public	9-12	2400 New Macland Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 222-3710	2,300	127	18.1	72.8%	130 (5.7%)	1,520 (66.1%)	526 (22.9%)	16 (0.7%)	9 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	97 (4.2%)	47.5	201^st of 458 public high schools	56.1%		47.6	190^th of 442 public high schools	57.0%	11	39.9	39.3	33.9	46.4	$8,019	$264	$7,755

Frequently Asked Questions about South Paulding High School

Is South Paulding High School a good school?

South Paulding High School ranks 200^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Paulding High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,905 students attended South Paulding High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Paulding High School?

Students at South Paulding High School are 59% White, 28% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is South Paulding High School in?

Paulding County

What schools feed into South Paulding High School?

South Paulding High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Connie Dugan Elementary School
Elementary : New Georgia Elementary School
Elementary : Union Elementary School
Middle : Carl Scoggins Senior Middle school

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